Systems Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

The Leidos Security and Engineering Programs (SEP) is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Center for Information Systems Security (CISS) program. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours in Washington DC with as-needed travel to Chantilly, VA (under 25%).

Work Schedule is as follows:

Monday thru Friday: 2PM-10:30PM

Primary Responsibilities:

1) Performs the integration of new COTS/GOTS systems (network equipment, servers, workstations, etc) into the production environment, responsible for ensuring mission readiness.

2) Manages change controls for documentation within a configuration management database (CMDB) and performs corrective action on any discrepancies or findings.
3) Develops technical solutions and resolves complex user, computer, server, network, appliance, and application issues. Independently and consistently records, manages, and updates these solutions in a knowledge database and ticketing system.
4) Reviews data from a DoD Network Monitoring System. Reviews historical data and proactively audits systems to ensure they meet program requirements. Assesses risks and remediates incidents.
5) Once trained on the program specific equipment, the candidate will be relied on as an expert in their AOR, and will be expected to analyze issues, make remediation recommendations to management, and subsequently carry out those remediation processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 4+ years of prior relevant experience. A High School diploma with an additional 2 years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Interim Top-Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain a Final Top Secret.
• Experienced with the following Windows Server administration tools: WSUS, Group Policy, Active Directory, RDP, DNS, DHCP.

• Low Level RHEL troubleshooting.

• Mid-to-High Level Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025 troubleshooting.
• GOTS/COTS application, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Industrial computer and Dell systems installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Tier 3 Systems Administrator support.
• The candidate should be a proactive leader and team player with strong communication, management, analytical, and problem solving skills; proven ability to thrive in environments that constantly embraces new technology.

• AWS virtualization and networking configuration and troubleshooting.

• Docker configuration and troubleshooting.

• Database installation, configuration, and troubleshooting (Postgre, MariaDB, SQL, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lifecycle management experience (PC Imaging & Disposition).
• Knowledge of Network Monitoring tool management such as OpManager, Solarwinds, PRTG.
• Workstation and Server RAID understanding.
• Experience with virtualization.
• Infrastructure equipment troubleshooting such as Tripplite or Eaton UPS’, Fiber and/or Ethernet installation/termination, and electronic testing and metering equipment.
• Ticket tracking system experience (i.e. Remedy, , SharePoint).
• Prior experience in a Network Operations Center environment or Tier 3 Helpdesk.
• Basic Juniper and Palo Alto Tier 1 troubleshooting experience.

• Experience with CMD/Terminal/PowerShell

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Original Posting:

May 29, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.